Emmanuel Ochayi
In response to the European Commission’s concerns about illegal content and disinformation regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict, X (formerly Twitter) CEO, Linda Yaccarino has spoken out, emphasizing the platform’s commitment to combating these issues.
Addressing the EU’s worries, Yaccarino detailed X’s proactive efforts, stating, “Since the terrorist attack on Israel, we’ve taken action to remove or label tens of thousands of pieces of content. Community Notes are now visible on thousands of posts, generating millions of impressions.” She also highlighted X’s responsiveness to law enforcement requests from around the world, including EU member states.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelFurthermore, Yaccarino shed light on X’s stringent rules against disinformation, violence, and hateful content, reiterating the platform’s dedication to transparency and compliance with the European Digital Service Act (DSA).
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The European Commission had given X a 24-hour ultimatum to address these concerns o face fines. This decision came in response to mounting evidence of misinformation and the spread of “violent and terrorist” content on the platform.
In the midst of this controversy, it is evident that the battle against disinformation and harmful content remains a priority for both X and the European Union.
Emmanuel Ochayi is a journalist. He is a graduate of the University of Lagos, School of first choice and the nations pride. Emmanuel is keen on exploring writing angles in different areas, including Business, climate change, politics, Education, and others.
